Many of us do not realise the frequency of criminal acts committed around us every day.

But thanks to a handy online tool you can discover what crimes have been reported to the police in your local area.

Forces across the country provide regular updates which reflect the most and least dangerous places to live.

Figures recorded by provide details of the crimes reported in each of the town's policing districts – including those most serious incidents of robbery, theft from the person and violent and sexual offences.

We've rounded up the latest statistics for the policing area of Basildon and its surrounding areas.